Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - 11.8 Problem Solving and Quadratic Functions - 11.8 Exercise Set - Page 755: 27

Answer

Function is neither quadratic nor linear.

Work Step by Step

In the provided bar graph between amounts of precipitation and months, it is observed that the data points rise and then fall continuously. Hence, the data points do not represent a linear or quadratic pattern. Thus, it does not appear that the data can be modeled with either a quadratic or a linear function.
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